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Add 12/72 and 9/25

12/72 + 9/25 is 79/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    9/25 = 9 × 72/25 × 72 = 648/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1800 + 648/1800 = 300 + 648/1800 = 948/1800
  5. 948/1800 simplified gives 79/150
  6. So, 12/72 + 9/25 = 79/150

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